CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN52 FAU

2003 Yamaha Yzf R1

Silver Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,750 mi
Last recorded16,750 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Yamaha Yzf R116,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 FAU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 16,750 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 16,750 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2024 16,660 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 16,545 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 16,462 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 16,145 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 15,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 15,428 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 15,295 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 15,295 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 14,882 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 14,618 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 14,616 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 25 May 2012 14,536 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 13,603 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 13,493 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,493 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2008 12,263 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 11,955 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 10,535 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
Full Yamaha Yzf R1 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN52 FAU is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 16,777 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN52 FAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN52 FAU?

You can check the full history of BN52 FAU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN52 FAU registered?

BN52 FAU is a 2003 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is BN52 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 FAU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN52 FAU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN52 FAU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.